WWE 2K14 - PlayStation 3http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/ps3/atom.aspxCommunity Server2013-07-15T08:50:13ZThe Showcase Of The Predictably Entertaining/games/wwe_2k14/b/ps3/archive/2013/10/28/wwe-2k14-review.aspx2013-10-28T07:00:00Z2013-10-28T07:00:00Z<p><img src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/2k14/wrestlemania/WWE2k14NewGen-610.jpg" style="max-width:610px;" border="0" alt="" /></p>
<p>Though the Smackdown vs. Raw series went through a reboot two years ago, the true upgrade in quality came last year with the fantastic WWE &lsquo;13. In place of its predecessor&rsquo;s annoying and unrewarding Road To Wrestlemania mode was the Attitude Era mode. This love letter to wrestling&rsquo;s boom period was a treasure trove for longtime fans, with plenty of recreated matches, retrospective video packages, and tons of unlockables. To follow up on that great addition to the series, the developer (now under the 2K banner instead of THQ) has widened its historic lens to focus on the 30-year history of The Showcase of the Immortals, WrestleMania. It&rsquo;s handled with the same amount of love and knowledge as the Attitude Era mode, but it comes with a few disappointments as well.</p>
<p>Pulling the roster from 30 years of wrestling history provides a higher concentration of legends than focusing on a few years in the late &lsquo;90s, meaning you see more Randy Savages and fewer X-Pacs. Most of the big names of WrestleMania history are here, with a few exceptions. You can&rsquo;t tell the story of WrestleMania without Randy Savage, Ric Flair, Ultimate Warrior, or Hulk Hogan, and you find them all grimacing and flexing on the character select screen.</p>
<p>The roster may be packed with Hall of Famers, but the wider scope comes at the expense of a more predictable dive into wrestling history. WWE 13&rsquo;s Attitude Era mode featured plenty of big, iconic matches that are etched into the minds of wrestling fans, but it also came with the occasional &ldquo;Oh yeah, I totally forgot about that!&rdquo; moment that uncovered some forgotten nostalgia. Given WWE&rsquo;s obsession with reminding fans of the grand history of WrestleMania, almost every match in 2K14&rsquo;s campaign comes with a certain amount of predictability. You know you&rsquo;re going to slam Andre the Giant, you know you&rsquo;re going to kick Ric Flair into &ldquo;retirement,&rdquo; and you certainly know that The Undertaker is never going down for the count. Despite its predictability, these matches are still a blast to play. 2K&rsquo;s attention to detail is evident in the recreations of each WrestleMania arena, font, logo, and wrestler attire. Matches from the &lsquo;80s and &lsquo;90s even feature a visual filter to simulate the lower video quality of the period.</p>
<p>Most of the historical objectives in these matches work well from a gameplay perspective, but some feel like chores. Triple Threat matches can be a mess thanks to the added AI character, and the Rock vs. Cena rematch from WrestleMania XXIX ends the mode on a sour note. After completing numerous historical objectives and hitting The Rock with multiple finishers, he&rsquo;s magically granted infinite finishers. The player is granted this as well, but Rocky wiggled out of the Attitude Adjustment every time I attempted it. Reversals weren&rsquo;t a problem throughout the rest of my experience, but this particular moment felt broken and forced me to play the match over a dozen times.</p>
<p>Most of 2K&rsquo;s focus was on the campaign mode, because the game is similar to last year&rsquo;s offering once you venture into other options. Universe mode feels identical outside of minor options like setting the duration of rivalries and applying themes to pay-per-view events. The creation suite is still extensive, but its additions are mostly relegated to new logos and clothing. Even the core gameplay feels familiar, as additions like the catapult finishers rarely come up organically in matches.</p>
<p>WWE 2K14 has some issues, but I still enjoyed the majority of my time with it. THQ attempted similar historical themes in the past with Legends of WrestleMania and WWE All-Stars, but 2K14 complements its historical angle with deep mechanics. 2K&rsquo;s first stab at sports entertainment is a lot of fun (especially for history buffs), but the feeling of d&eacute;j&agrave; vu left me wanting the developer to move the full experience forward with the same enthusiasm that it embraced the past.</p>
<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.gameinformer.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=5788418" width="1" height="1">GIDanhttp://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIDan/default.aspxNew WWE Trailer Compares Real Matches With 30 Years Of Wrestlemania/games/wwe_2k14/b/ps3/archive/2013/10/14/new-wwe-trailer-compares-real-matches-against-30-years-of-wrestlemania.aspx2013-10-14T16:45:10Z2013-10-14T16:45:10Z<p><img style="max-width:610px;" src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/WWE2K14FOBTrailer610.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
<p>2K Sports has released a short trailer that cuts clips from real historic Wrestlemania matches with <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/23/the-universe-era-wwe-2k14-wrestlemania-matches-complete-the-set.aspx">how they look in-engine</a>. Put simply, the WWE 2K14 team has done a fantastic job.</p>
<p>We&#39;ve <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/07/16/first-wwe-2k14-hands_2d00_on-reveals-polish-and-speed.aspx">previewed WWE 2K14</a> and today shared news of <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/10/14/the-undertaker-s-streak-is-on-the-line-in-new-wwe-2k14-mode--.aspx">The Streak</a> mode, which pays tribute to <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/08/01/wwe-2k14-gets-a-phenom-enal-undertaker-collectors-edition.aspx">The Undertaker</a>. You&#39;ll be able to play it very soon. WWE 2K14 arrives on October 29, 2013, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.</p>
<p>(Please visit the site to view this media)</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.gameinformer.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=5308610" width="1" height="1">GIMikehttp://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIMike/default.aspxThe Undertaker's Streak Is On The Line In New WWE 2K14 Mode /games/wwe_2k14/b/ps3/archive/2013/10/14/the-undertaker-s-streak-is-on-the-line-in-new-wwe-2k14-mode--.aspx2013-10-14T07:00:00Z2013-10-14T07:00:00Z<p><img style="max-width:610px;" src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/2k14/streak/WWE2K14TheStreak-610.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
<p>Let&#39;s just put aside for a moment that WWE matches are scripted. The Undertaker has a perfect 21-0 record at Wrestlemania, and both the WWE and 2K Sports are celebrating that alongside the 30th anniversary of wrestling&#39;s main event.</p>
<p>This year, players will be a able to step into the ring as The Undertaker (or against him) to either defend or break the streak. Defending the streak puts players into the ring in a &quot;slobberknocker&quot; match.</p>
<p>As the Dead Man, you&#39;ll take on an endless stream of opponents. There&#39;s no health reset in between, and eventually you&#39;re going to lose. The Streak mode will track your stats, including finishers and reversals and upload them to a leaderboard.</p>
<p><img src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/2k14/streak/WWE2K14TheStreak.jpg" border="0" style="max-width:610px;" alt="" /></p>
<p>Alternatively, players can choose to defeat the streak. Any superstar (real or created) can step into the ring against an ultra-powerful Undertaker. Not only is the difficulty turned way up, but you&#39;ll have to face a bag of tricks unlike any other playable match in WWE game history.&nbsp;</p>
<p>During a match we saw, the lights randomly went out and Undertaker disappeared. He suddenly reappeared behind us, getting himself out of a potentially match-ending situation. Creative director Corey Ledesma told us that even members of the WWE 2K14 team have a hard time beating Undertaker in this mode.</p>
<p>Regardless of whether you come out victorious or rest in peace, your performance can be uploaded to the leaderboards. Of course, your friends will know if you take on the Dead Man as Kane or a diva, so degree of difficulty will certainly play into it.</p>
<p>WWE 2K14 is going to feature the <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/24/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed.aspx">biggest roster</a> in franchise history, a walk down <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/23/the-universe-era-wwe-2k14-wrestlemania-matches-complete-the-set.aspx">Wrestlemania memory lane</a>, new <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/10/07/wwe-2k14-gets-new-creation-mode-features.aspx">creation and customization features</a>, and <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/07/15/ultimate-warrior-returns-to-the-ring-as-wwe-2k14-pre_2d00_order-bonus.aspx">Ultimate Warrior</a>. You&#39;ll be able to bring it home on October 25, 2013, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.gameinformer.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=5251827" width="1" height="1">GIMikehttp://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIMike/default.aspxWWE 2K14 Gets New Creation Mode Features/games/wwe_2k14/b/ps3/archive/2013/10/07/wwe-2k14-gets-new-creation-mode-features.aspx2013-10-07T16:52:41Z2013-10-07T16:52:41Z<p><img style="max-width:610px;" src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/2k14/creation/WWECreation-610.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
<p>During a live stream today, 2K Sports revealed some new features coming to <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/10/04/get-in-the-ring-with-a-new-wwe-2k14-trailer.aspx">WWE 2K14</a>. The enhanced creation mode offers fans new ways to bend the WWE Universe to their will.</p>
<p>The new features are split into four categories, with the custom superstar area getting a lot of major improvements. This year sees the inclusion of &quot;<a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/24/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed.aspx">superstar heads</a>.&quot; These allow players to customize bodies and attire, set as new created superstars or added as alternate attires.</p>
<p>Read on for the full list and a few new screenshots.</p>
<p><b>Custom Superstar</b></p>
<ul>
<li>New Superstar Heads allows the user to fully customize select WWE Superstars&rsquo; body and attire (including John Cena, CM Punk, Roddy Piper, Daniel Bryan and Undertaker) with the ability to set them as separate characters or alternate attires</li>
<li>New ability to apply social media callouts for created Superstars</li>
<li>For the first time ever, entrance attires can now be customized within Superstar Threads</li>
<li>Custom Superstar save slots have been doubled to 100</li>
<li>A host of new parts for more creative freedom</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Custom Championship</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Custom Championship allows the ability to create an original Championship. &nbsp;Customize the color of titles and apply logos, decals and sculptural reliefs to the front and side plates</li>
<li>Custom titles can be placed up for grabs in Universe Mode&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Custom Arena</b></p>
<ul>
<li>New arena designs and venue size types</li>
<li>New stage designs and much more</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Custom Entrance</b></p>
<ul>
<li>New motions, music, and videos in Custom Entrance mode</li>
<li>Ability to cast the positions of tag team and 3 man tag entrance motions</li>
<li>Story Designer, Create-a-Finisher, and Custom Logos also return for the most in-depth creation suite yet.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p>WWE 2K14 arrives on October 25, 2013, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.gameinformer.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=5040160" width="1" height="1">GIMikehttp://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIMike/default.aspxGet In The Ring With A New WWE 2K14 Trailer/games/wwe_2k14/b/ps3/archive/2013/10/04/get-in-the-ring-with-a-new-wwe-2k14-trailer.aspx2013-10-04T08:10:16Z2013-10-04T08:10:16Z<p><img style="max-width:610px;" src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/2k14/WWE2K14gameplay-610.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
<p>In less than one month, WWE fans will be taking to the digital ring to relive 30 Years of Wrestlemania. With an <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/24/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed.aspx">enormous roster</a> and selection of historic arenas, WWE 2K14 is sending this generation of consoles out with a bang.</p>
<p>In a new trailer, you&#39;ll get a look at some high energy, in-ring action. If you like what you see, WWE 2K14 can come home with you on October 29, 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. If you are a fan of Ultimate Warrior, you&#39;ll need to have a pre-order in to <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/07/15/ultimate-warrior-returns-to-the-ring-as-wwe-2k14-pre_2d00_order-bonus.aspx">play as him</a>. For the diehard Dead Man fans, the <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/08/01/wwe-2k14-gets-a-phenom-enal-undertaker-collectors-edition.aspx">Undertaker Phenom edition</a> is filled with goodies celebrating his legacy.</p>
<p>(Please visit the site to view this media)</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.gameinformer.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=4922857" width="1" height="1">GIMikehttp://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIMike/default.aspxWWE 2K14 Full Roster Revealed/games/wwe_2k14/b/ps3/archive/2013/09/24/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed.aspx2013-09-24T01:11:20Z2013-09-24T01:11:20Z<p><img src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/2k14/WWE2K14HandsOn610.jpg" border="0" style="max-width:610px;" alt="" /></p>
<p>The full roster of Superstars and Divas for 2K Sports&#39; first WWE outing has been revealed. Thanks to the the <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/23/the-universe-era-wwe-2k14-wrestlemania-matches-complete-the-set.aspx">30 Years of Wrestlemania</a> mode, this is one of the most diverse lineups in a WWE game we&#39;ve ever seen.</p>
<p>Here&#39;s the full list:</p>
<p><strong>Superstars</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Alberto Del Rio</li>
<li>Andre the Giant</li>
<li>Antonio Cesaro</li>
<li>Batista</li>
<li>Big Show</li>
<li>Big Show (Retro)</li>
<li>Big John Stud</li>
<li>Bret Hart</li>
<li>Brock Lesnar</li>
<li>Brock Lesnar (Retro)</li>
<li>Brodus Clay</li>
<li>Chris Jericho</li>
<li>Chris Jericho (Retro)</li>
<li>Christian</li>
<li>CM Punk</li>
<li>Cody Rhodes</li>
<li>Damien Sandow</li>
<li>Daniel Bryan</li>
<li>Darren Young</li>
<li>David Otunga</li>
<li>Dean Ambrose</li>
<li>Diesel</li>
<li>Dolph Ziggler</li>
<li>Drew McIntyre</li>
<li>Eddie Guerrero</li>
<li>Edge</li>
<li>Goldberg</li>
<li>Heath Slater</li>
<li>Hulk Hogan</li>
<li>&quot;Hollywood&quot; Hulk Hogan</li>
<li>Jack Swagger</li>
<li>JBL</li>
<li>Jinder Mahal</li>
<li>John Cena</li>
<li>John Cena (Retro)</li>
<li>Justin Gabriel</li>
<li>Kane</li>
<li>Kane (Retro)</li>
<li>King Kong Bundy</li>
<li>Kofi Kingston</li>
<li>Mark Henry</li>
<li>Mick Foley</li>
<li>Mr. McMahon</li>
<li>R-Truth</li>
<li>&quot;Macho Man&quot; Randy Savage</li>
<li>Randy Orton</li>
<li>Razor Ramon</li>
<li>Rey Mysterio</li>
<li>Ric Flair</li>
<li>Ric Flair (Retro)</li>
<li>Ricky Steamboat</li>
<li>Roman Reigns</li>
<li>Ryback</li>
<li>Santino</li>
<li>Marella</li>
<li>Seth Rollins</li>
<li>Sgt. Slaughter</li>
<li>Shawn Michaels</li>
<li>Shawn Michaels (Retro)</li>
<li>Sheamus</li>
<li>Sin Cara</li>
<li>&quot;Stone Cold&quot; Steve Austin</li>
<li>Ted DiBiase</li>
<li>Tensai</li>
<li>The Rock</li>
<li>The Rock (Retro)</li>
<li>The Miz</li>
<li>The Great Khali</li>
<li>Titus ONeil</li>
<li>Triple H</li>
<li>Triple H (Retro)</li>
<li>Ultimate Warrior</li>
<li>Undertaker</li>
<li>Undertaker &quot;American Badass&quot;</li>
<li>Undertaker (Retro)</li>
<li>Wade Barrett</li>
<li>Yokozuna</li>
<li>Zack Ryder</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Divas</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>AJ Lee</li>
<li>Aksana</li>
<li>Kaitlyn</li>
<li>Layla</li>
<li>Lita</li>
<li>Natalya</li>
<li>Stephanie McMahon</li>
</ul>
<p>If you don&#39;t see your favorite WWE personality, there&#39;s still hope. DLC has become a common occurrence in the series, and that means we still could see FAAAAAAN DAAAAAAAAN GOOOOOOOOO.</p>
<p>WWE 2K14 will be out on October 29, 2013, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.gameinformer.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=4667336" width="1" height="1">GIMikehttp://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIMike/default.aspxThe WWE Universe Era Matches Complete The Set/games/wwe_2k14/b/ps3/archive/2013/09/23/the-universe-era-wwe-2k14-wrestlemania-matches-complete-the-set.aspx2013-09-23T09:55:34Z2013-09-23T09:55:34Z<p><img style="max-width:610px;" src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/2k14/wrestlemania/WWE2K14Universe-610.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
<p>Following last week&#39;s flurry of <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/07/16/first-wwe-2k14-hands_2d00_on-reveals-polish-and-speed.aspx">WWE 2K14</a> reveals, 2K Sports has revealed the last of the 30 Years of Wrestlemania matches. Covering Wrestlemania 25 through 29, these thirteen matches take us up to present day.</p>
<p>Here are the matches that are included:</p>
<ul>
<li>WrestleMania 25: Edge (c) vs. John Cena vs. Big Show</li>
<li>WrestleMania 25: Triple H (c) vs. Randy Orton</li>
<li>WrestleMania 26: Chris Jericho (c) vs. Edge</li>
<li>WrestleMania 26: Batista (c) vs. John Cena</li>
<li>WrestleMania 26: The Undertaker vs. HBK</li>
<li>WrestleMania 27: Edge (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio&nbsp;</li>
<li>WrestleMania 27: The Miz (c) vs. John Cena</li>
<li>WrestleMania 28: The Undertaker vs. Triple H</li>
<li>WrestleMania 28: CM Punk vs. Jericho</li>
<li>WrestleMania 28: The Rock vs. John Cena</li>
<li>WrestleMania 29: Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H</li>
<li>WrestleMania 29: CM Punk vs. Undertaker</li>
<li>WrestleMania 29: The Rock vs. John Cena 2</li>
</ul>
<p>You can check out the screenshots below and the list of matches from the <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/17/hulkamania-kicks-off-wwe-2k14s-30-years-of-wrestlemania.aspx">Hulkamania Runs Wild</a>, <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/18/2k-sports-announces-second-batch-of-wwe-2k14-matches.aspx">The New Generation</a>, <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/19/the-attitude-era-comes-to-wwe-2k14s-30-years-of-wrestlemania-mode.aspx">The Attitude Era</a>, and <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/20/another-batch-of-wwe-2k14-matches-introduces-the-ruthless-aggression-era.aspx">Ruthless Aggression</a> periods. WWE 2K14 comes out on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on October 29, 2013.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.gameinformer.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=4654418" width="1" height="1">GIMikehttp://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIMike/default.aspxAnother Batch Of WWE 2K14 Matches Introduces The Ruthless Aggression Era/games/wwe_2k14/b/ps3/archive/2013/09/20/another-batch-of-wwe-2k14-matches-introduces-the-ruthless-aggression-era.aspx2013-09-20T13:16:00Z2013-09-20T13:16:00Z<p><img border="0" src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/2k14/wrestlemania/WWE2K14Ruthless-610.jpg" style="max-width:610px;" alt="" /></p>
<p>Another day brings another batch of <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/07/16/first-wwe-2k14-hands_2d00_on-reveals-polish-and-speed.aspx">WWE 2K14</a> 30 Years of Wrestlemania matches. We&#39;ve been through the &quot;<a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/17/hulkamania-kicks-off-wwe-2k14s-30-years-of-wrestlemania.aspx">Hulkamania Runs Wild</a>&quot; years, &quot;<a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/18/2k-sports-announces-second-batch-of-wwe-2k14-matches.aspx">The New Generation</a>,&quot; and the &quot;<a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/19/the-attitude-era-comes-to-wwe-2k14s-30-years-of-wrestlemania-mode.aspx">Attitude Era</a>.&quot; Today we take a trip down memory lane to a period of &quot;Ruthless Aggression.&quot;</p>
<p>This era spans Wrestlemania 18 through 24, offering up 12 different matches. They are:</p>
<ul>
<li>WrestleMania 18: The Rock vs. Hollywood Hogan</li>
<li>WrestleMania 18: Chris Jericho (c) vs. Triple H</li>
<li>WrestleMania 19: HBK vs. Chris Jericho</li>
<li>WrestleMania 19: The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin</li>
<li>WrestleMania 20: John Cena vs. The Big Show</li>
<li>WrestleMania 20: Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar</li>
<li>WrestleMania 21: John &quot;Bradshaw&quot; Layfield &nbsp;vs. John Cena</li>
<li>WrestleMania 22: Edge w/Lita vs. Mick Foley</li>
<li>WrestleMania 23: Batista (c) vs. The Undertaker</li>
<li>WrestleMania 23: John Cena (c) vs. Shawn Michaels</li>
<li>WrestleMania 24: HBK vs. Ric Flair</li>
<li>WrestleMania 24: Randy Orton (c) vs. John Cena vs. Triple H</li>
</ul>
<p>You can see the screenshots below and check out the mode for yourself when WWE 2K14 arrives on October 29, 2013.</p>
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<p>Today brings a third batch of WWE 2K14 matches for the title&#39;s single-player 30 Years of Wrestlemania mode. Monday was &quot;<a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/17/hulkamania-kicks-off-wwe-2k14s-30-years-of-wrestlemania.aspx">Hulkamania Runs Wild</a>&quot; and yesterday gave us &quot;<a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/18/2k-sports-announces-second-batch-of-wwe-2k14-matches.aspx">The New Generation</a>.&quot; Today, it&#39;s &quot;The Attitude Era.&quot;</p>
<p>Here are the four matches that cover Wrestlemania 14 through 17:</p>
<ul>
<li>WrestleMania 14: The Undertaker vs. Kane (with Paul Bearer)</li>
<li>WrestleMania 15: The Rock (c) vs. Steve Austin</li>
<li>WrestleMania 16: Triple H (c) vs. The Rock vs. Big Show vs. Mick Foley</li>
<li>WrestleMania 17: The Rock (c) vs. Steve Austin</li>
</ul>
<p>WWE 2K14 will be out on October 29, 2013, on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. You can read <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/07/16/first-wwe-2k14-hands_2d00_on-reveals-polish-and-speed.aspx">our recent preview</a> highlighting the game&#39;s upgrades in its first year at 2K Sports.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.gameinformer.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=4565733" width="1" height="1">GIMikehttp://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIMike/default.aspx2K Sports Announces Second Batch Of Wrestlemania Matches/games/wwe_2k14/b/ps3/archive/2013/09/18/2k-sports-announces-second-batch-of-wwe-2k14-matches.aspx2013-09-18T09:27:22Z2013-09-18T09:27:22Z<p><img style="max-width:610px;" src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/2k14/wrestlemania/WWE2k14NewGen-610.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
<p>Yesterday we brought you the &quot;<a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/17/hulkamania-kicks-off-wwe-2k14s-30-years-of-wrestlemania.aspx">Hulkamania Runs Wild</a>&quot; era of WWE 2K14&#39;s 30 Years of Wrestlemania mode. Today, we&#39;re sharing with you the second set of matches from &quot;The New Generation&quot; period in the franchise&#39;s history.</p>
<p>This era covers Wrestlemania 10 through 13 with the following matches:</p>
<ul>
<li>WrestleMania 10: HBK vs. Razor Ramon Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match</li>
<li>WrestleMania 10: Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna (c) (with Mr. Fuji)</li>
<li>WrestleMania 11: The Undertaker (with Paul Bearer) vs. King Kong Bundy (with Ted DiBiase)</li>
<li>WrestleMania 11: Diesel vs. HBK</li>
<li>WrestleMania 12: The Undertaker (with Paul Bearer) vs. Diesel</li>
<li>WrestleMania 12: Bret Hart (c) vs. Shawn Michaels</li>
<li>WrestleMania 13: Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin</li>
</ul>
<p>WWE 2K14 will be in stores on October 29, 2013, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. For more, read our <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/07/16/first-wwe-2k14-hands_2d00_on-reveals-polish-and-speed.aspx">recent preview</a> of the title, which highlights some of the smart changes coming in this year&#39;s version.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.gameinformer.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=4544297" width="1" height="1">GIMikehttp://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIMike/default.aspxHulkamania Kicks Off WWE 2K14's 30 Years Of WrestleMania/games/wwe_2k14/b/ps3/archive/2013/09/17/hulkamania-kicks-off-wwe-2k14s-30-years-of-wrestlemania.aspx2013-09-17T09:56:00Z2013-09-17T09:56:00Z<p><img src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/2k14/wrestlemania/wwe2k149.17610.jpg" border="0" style="max-width:610px;" alt="" /></p>
<p>WWE 2K14 continues the franchise&#39;s walk through wrestling history with its 30 Years of WrestleMania mode, starting with the Hulkamania Runs Wild era.</p>
<p>The mode, which features 45 historical matches, kicks off with matches from the first nine WrestleManias.</p>
<p>2K is promising to reveal more matches from the mode throughout the week, so stay tuned.</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">WrestleMania: Andr&eacute; the Giant vs. Big John Studd</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">WrestleMania 2: Hulk Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy</p>
</li>
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<p dir="ltr">WrestleMania III: Ricky the Dragon Steamboat vs. Macho Man Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth)</p>
</li>
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<p dir="ltr">WrestleMania III: Hulk Hogan vs. Andr&eacute; the Giant (with Bobby Heenan)</p>
</li>
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<p dir="ltr">WrestleMania IV: Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth and Hulk Hogan) vs.Ted DiBiase (with Andr&eacute; the Giant)</p>
</li>
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<p dir="ltr">WrestleMania V: Randy Savage vs. Hulk Hogan</p>
</li>
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<p dir="ltr">WrestleMania VI: The Ultimate Warrior (Intercontinental Champion) vs. Hulk Hogan (WWF Champion)</p>
</li>
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<p dir="ltr">WrestleMania VII: Hulk Hogan vs. Sgt. Slaughter</p>
</li>
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<p dir="ltr">WrestleMania VIII: Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) vs. Ric Flair (with Mr. Perfect)</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">WrestleMania IX: Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna (with Mr. Fuji) </p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Hulk Hogan vs.Yokozuna (immediately after the match)</li>
</ul>
</li>
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<p>In celebration of Wrestlemania 30, the WWE and 2K Sports are bringing the history of the cultural phenomenon to fans in <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/07/16/first-wwe-2k14-hands_2d00_on-reveals-polish-and-speed.aspx">WWE 2K14</a>. The single-player mode for this year&#39;s entry features the highlights of over 45 matches from wrestling&#39;s biggest event.</p>
<p>The 30 Years of Wrestlemania mode includes the biggest matchups, including Wrestlemania 3&#39;s bout between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant and Wrestlemania 28&#39;s match between The Rock and John Cena. The mode will be split up into five eras, with special filters and video packages to give players the feel of watching those moments when they happened.</p>
<p>Additionally, 2K Sports and the WWE will be announcing WWE 2K14&#39;s <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/07/15/ultimate-warrior-returns-to-the-ring-as-wwe-2k14-pre_2d00_order-bonus.aspx">full roster</a> live from Summer Slam on Twitch.tv. You can tune into <a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitch.tv/2K">www.twitch.tv/2K</a> this Saturday, August 17, 2013, at 12:30 pm Pacific.</p>
<p>WWE 2K14 will be released on October 29, 2013, on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>From high atop Mt. Blanc in the alps, we have the latest roster announcement for WWE 2K14. From where else would a wrestling god announce his inclusion?</p>
<p>You can see the announcement for yourself and check out two in-game screenshots of JBL below. WWE 2K14 arrives on October 29, 2013, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Be sure to check out <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com:443/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/07/16/first-wwe-2k14-hands_2d00_on-reveals-polish-and-speed.aspx">our recent preview</a> and the stories on the <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com:443/b/news/archive/2013/08/01/wwe-2k14-gets-a-phenom-enal-undertaker-collectors-edition.aspx">Phenom Edition</a> and <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com:443/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/07/15/ultimate-warrior-returns-to-the-ring-as-wwe-2k14-pre_2d00_order-bonus.aspx">Ultimate Warrior</a> pre-order bonus.</p>
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<p>Yesterday, we shared surprising and exciting information about the inclusion of <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/07/15/ultimate-warrior-returns-to-the-ring-as-wwe-2k14-pre_2D00_order-bonus.aspx">Ultimate Warrior in WWE 2K14</a>. For the first time in the history of the Smackdown/Smackdown vs. RAW/WWE series, this electrifying personality will enter the ring. At a preview event in New York City, I also got to talk to the man himself about what this means for him and for the series.</p>
<p>Before I sat down with the legend, I was given access to multiplayer matches with a small selection of superstars. Included in the limited roster are The Rock, John Cena, Dolph Ziggler, Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, Randy &quot;Macho Man&quot; Savage, and Ultimate Warrior. Even though <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/06/24/wwe-2k14-cover-art-and-teaser-trailer-revealed.aspx">WWE 2K14</a> looks similar to last year&#39;s release under THQ, matches feel smoother and faster.</p>
<p>Senior gameplay designer Bryan Williams told me that the over 200 animations have been rebuilt from the ground up for a more fluid feel. For instance, superstars now accelerate into a run rather than going from standing to full speed instantaneously. Strikes have been sped up to make them the fastest moves of the game, whereas some grapples could beat punches and kicks in <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_13/b/xbox360/archive/2012/10/29/wwe-13-review.aspx">previous years</a>. This also makes them harder to counter.</p>
<p>Small &quot;fidgets&quot; have been added to idle animations to create a more lifelike impression, which goes along well with the less robotic movements. Short taunts, attire adjustments, and other minute gestures add color and texture to the on-screen action.</p>
<p>Reversals have also seen a major overhaul. Instead of possibly endless chains of counters that swap priority back and forth, successful reversals now immediately transition into moves. This makes for fewer disruptions in the action and more evenly paced bouts.</p>
<p>The tweaks and polishes are joined by advancements in features introduced last year. &quot;Catch Finishers,&quot; which could only be activated while on the receiving end of an Irish whip or when an opponent leapt from the top rope, now allow players to catapult an opponent into the air offensively. I tested this out with Shawn Michaels, landing a Sweet Chin Music as Steve Austin dropped toward the mat. This makes running toward a foe who has a stored finisher especially risky. Ten of these have been added for 2K14.</p>
<p>Last year&#39;s &quot;OMG! Moments&quot; have been reinforced with seven new examples of brutality. For instance, outside the ring, players can be positioned near the post. Using a stored finisher will launch your character into the groggy superstar, sandwiching his head between a foot and the unpadded metal.</p>
<p><img src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/screenshots/WWE2K14/OMG_Post.jpg" border="0" style="max-width:610px;" alt="" /></p>
<p>In triple threat matches (or other multi-superstar bouts), some superstars can use a single stored finisher to inflict huge damage on two opponents. We were shown John Cena performing a double Attitude Adjustment. Not only does this make economical use of the most powerful moves in the game, but it creates a critical window to pin one foe while the other is struggling to recover. Other examples include Ryback&#39;s double Shellshock and a Double Chokeslam for some big men.</p>
<p>Comebacks have been revamped, and instead of lengthy windups and chains of more mundane moves, they are now linked signature moves ending in a finisher requiring only two button presses mid-execution. These are some of the most visually stunning moments I saw, and I can&#39;t wait to see more of the roster in action.</p>
<p>I asked Williams how it was working with 2K Sports after so many years of publishing under THQ (he has been working on the series for a decade). &quot;Honestly, my day to day hasn&#39;t changed at all,&quot; he told me. &quot;But 2K is pushing us in all the right ways. They&#39;ve spared no expense. They wanted to be in business with WWE and with us.&quot;</p>
<p>After chatting with the team and playing the gameplay slice, which had the trappings of a traditional demo (something the series hasn&#39;t seen in years), I was shown into a room to speak with Warrior. In our 15 minute conversation, we chatted about his appearance in the series and what it means for his beloved character to return to the fold.</p>
<p>&quot;The video game thing is humbling to think that what I did back then, the character, still makes an impression on people,&quot; he said. &quot;It&#39;s a rocking character, man. It&#39;s a comic book character. It&#39;s over the top and serious and cryptic and misunderstood and goofy and wild.&quot;</p>
<p>He hasn&#39;t played the game before, but he still recognizes the significance of his inclusion in WWE 2K14 and is grateful for the fan support. He continues to be a consummate performer, and his primary concern is the enjoyment of those that are engaged with the Warrior character. &quot;I want people to have fun with the game,&quot; he told me. &quot;When you sit down to play the game, you&#39;re just there to have fun and get caught up in something. It&#39;s ok to have a fantasy or day dream.&quot;</p>
<p>WWE 2K14 arrives on October 29, 2013, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The Ultimate Warrior character is available for those that pre-order.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.gameinformer.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=3279745" width="1" height="1">GIMikehttp://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIMike/default.aspxUltimate Warrior Returns To The Ring As Pre-Order Bonus/games/wwe_2k14/b/ps3/archive/2013/07/15/ultimate-warrior-returns-to-the-ring-as-wwe-2k14-pre_2D00_order-bonus.aspx2013-07-15T07:50:13Z2013-07-15T07:50:13Z<p><img src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/2k14/WWE2K14UltWar610.jpg" border="0" style="max-width:610px;" alt="" /></p>
<p>There has been hope among fans that the Ultimate Warrior might get his due in a new annual WWE title for years. The &quot;Founding Father of Life Intensity&quot; had been waging a number of lawsuits with the WWE, and until he was included in the arcade-style <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_all-stars/b/xbox360/archive/2011/03/29/all-stars-review.aspx">WWE All-Stars</a>, hope seemed all but lost. Fans knew to &quot;Always Believe.&quot; Their faith has paid off.</p>
<p>Ultimate Warrior is returning from Parts Unknown to join the roster of <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_2k14/b/xbox360/archive/2013/06/24/wwe-2k14-cover-art-and-teaser-trailer-revealed.aspx">WWE 2K14</a>. If you want to see him in the ring though, you&#39;ll need to pre-order. The annual <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/games/wwe_13/b/xbox360/archive/2012/10/29/wwe-13-review.aspx">WWE franchise</a> has used marquee personalities to move early copies for the past few years, with <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/06/19/mike-tyson-appearing-in-wwe-13.aspx">Mike Tyson</a>, <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/07/28/get-a-piece-of-the-rock-with-wwe-12-preorder.aspx">The Rock</a>, and Bret &quot;Hitman&quot; Hart motivating fans to buy early.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/2kgames/wwe/2k14/WWE2K14UltWarFull.jpg" border="0" style="max-width:300px;" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><i>Click to enlarge.</i></p>
<p>We&#39;ve got the first look at the (hilarious) Ultimate Warrior trailer below. You&#39;ll be able to let him manhandle you on October 29, 2013, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.&nbsp;</p>
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